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Applications must be submitted by 12:01 a.m., August 14, 2026.

Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical
College (NTC).

NTC offers outstanding career opportunities on a modern campus with state-of-the-art technology that allows
for a collaborative learning and work environment. Employees are offered an amazing
Total Rewards package with
competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off – including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas – New
Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions. NTC is “The College that Cares” and makes a difference in the lives of
our employees and students. If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our
team!
See why our current employees
did!



Starting Hourly Rate Based on Qualifications:
$20.00

JOB SUMMARY, DESCRIPTION &
QUALIFICATIONS:



Job Summary

The Farm Technician has a key role as NTC trains and educates the next
generation in farming and agribusiness. This role assists in crop management, herd nutrition, and equipment maintenance, including robotic
systems. The Technician will be responsible for properly caring for the College herd including all aspects of animal care, animal husbandry,
and proper record keeping.



This Casual position will work Fridays and weekends during the initial training period. Once training
is completed, the Farm Technician will work occasional weekends. The position is estimated to work 20 to 30 hours per
month.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities


The following duties are primarily performed and are
essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or
without reasonable accommodation.

  • Properly care for the College herd including all aspects of animal care, animal husbandry, and
    proper record keeping.
  • Operate and properly maintain all farm equipment including planting and harvesting equipment as well as
    robotic equipment.
  • Ensure quality milk is delivered to our community by ensuring all milking equipment is operational and maintained
    to the highest industry standards.
  • Maintain the Agriculture Center of Excellence’s role as a learning laboratory for students by
    serving as a resource for faculty and students while they work with our dairy herd.
  • Follow all related regulations regarding
    handling of animals, milk quality, and animal waste.

Minimum Qualifications Required


In limited circumstances,
NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to
perform the duties of this position.

Education: Associate’s Degree (or Equivalent)


Experience: 2
years

Additional Experience Information:


Dairy animal care

Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities


In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge,
skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.

Language
Skills:


Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, reports and emails; speak and may present information to groups.


Math Skills:

Ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio,
and percent.

Reasoning Ability:


Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions to
critically create resolutions; interpret instructions in mathematical or diagram form with abstract and concrete
variables.

Technical Skills:


Ability to perform complex operations in a variety of job-specific systems, understand
functionality to apply advanced functions, manage/customize and create calculations with data.

Customer Service
Skills:


Ability to actively listen, discern key information, and respond professionally; ask follow up or clarifying questions to
diffuse escalated situations and offer appropriate problem resolution when necessary.

Other Requirements


A valid
Wisconsin Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements


Carrying/Lifting 10-25 lbs: Medium

Carrying/Lifting
25-50 lbs: Medium


Carrying/Lifting >50 lbs: Medium


Sitting: Low

Standing/Walking/Climbing:
High

Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Medium


Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: Medium

Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above
Shoulder: Low


Work Environment

Indoor/Office Work Environment: Low


Outdoor Weather Conditions:
High

Irritated or Agitated Individuals: N/A


Hostile or Violent Individuals: N/A

Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals:
Low


Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): Low

Work-Related Travel: N/A


Smell Requirement: Low

Specific
Vision: Medium



Hearing: Medium


Taste: N/A

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